I blew RM85 on a blowtorch. Crazy? Definitely.
Why would I possibly need a blowtorch? Why, to make s'mores pie, you see. Not just any s'mores pie, but one that is toasted just right with a blowtorch. Crazy? Definitely.
A week back, we had dinner at A Pie Thing, and well, Baby pig fell for their s'mores pie. Of course, I had to open my mouth and say I could do it too, oops! So you know why. By the way, the savory pies, smore's and the apple crumble pie at A Pie Thing, are really good. Their "very popular" Elvis, sadly, didn't work for me. Well, 1 "so-so" out of 6 pies we had, ain't bad at all. You might want to check the place out if you're around Damansara Utama in the evenings. ^^
S'mores pie (inspired by what we had at A Pie Thing)
1 baked shortcrust pastry, use your favorite recipe
Chocolate ganache, use your favorite recipe
Mini marshmallows
1. Fill baked shortcrust shell with chocolate ganache till almost full.
2. Leave to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
3. Place mini marshmallows over chilled chocolate filling. Toast marshmallows with blowtorch or broil in the oven till it's well charred, or caramelizes. Serve immediately.
3 lines of instructions? That's it? Yup. It's really that simple a pie. More so if you have leftovers ie. chocolate ganache, and shortcrust pastry in the freezer! Half the work all done.
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| 1st attempt, too shy with the blowtorch ~ not charred enough ^^|| |
Just so you know, kids love this stuff! Ok, adults too ^^. I made this today upon Baby's request for his sleepover party. I need to say this, don't be put off by the charred bits.. they are the best part! In fact, my 1st attempt using the blowtorch, I was too light handed in charring the marshmallows, which didn't feel as toasty melty enough. I made sure they were charred properly in my next attempt, and the caramelized crunchy bits are incredible! This pie is simply aawesome because of the charred caramelized bits, melty soft marshmallow, ooey goey luscious to-die-for chocolate, and of course, the flaky buttery crust!
And to make the blowtorch investment count, Baby says I just need to make more s'mores pie. Duh. ^^
Orh.....and now you had me wanted to get a blow torch. $85 for that blowtorch..... well I guess it worth it if everyone had enjoyed the smores pie you have made. A little m8re practice will turn out good next time.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in NZ...I have been eyeing that blowtorch thing when they were on offer ....buy or dont buy...buy or dont buy just running in my head...it was NZ$15...grrrrr....and I didnt buy!!...grrrrrr......
Mel, I was going to get the made in china blowtorch but the shop was out of it and i was desperate. So i ended up with a pricier made in korea one ^^ll
ReplyDeleteYou are right. Practise makes perfect. Next up, creme brulee, perhaps.. I really like the burnt bits ^^